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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.59, 491.61 and 267.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.59, 491.61 and 267.69 is: 369.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.59 : 491.61 = 267.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.59/491.61 = 267.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.59x = 491.61 × 267.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.59x = 131,599.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,599.08/356.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.05

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